2026 IMP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

773.3111 XOF

YEARLY LOW

545.5897 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

650.7747 XOF

2026 IMP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 773.3111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 545.5897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 227.7214 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 559.0119 to the December average rate of 768.4146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 773.3111 was up 20.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 640.3901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IMP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,866,555 XOF

2025 Average 2,906,476 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,727,948 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,138,607.09 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

789.7889

533.2975

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 631.1681, compared to 768.4146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 137.2465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 631.1681

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 768.4146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 201.8126 XOF (High: 757.3906 / Low: 555.5780). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6923 XOF (High: 759.3965 / Low: 756.7042).

April Spread (Volatile) ±201.8126

May Spread (Stable) ±2.6923

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.3401 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 768.4146) against the same month in 2025 (average: 561.3156), the exchange rate shifted by +207.0990 (+36.90%).

2026 Avg (July) 768.4146

2025 Avg (July) 561.3156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	565.3693	545.5897	559.0119
February	557.3363	551.0523	554.6718
March	573.6159	557.8162	567.3036
April	757.3906	555.5780	589.3384
May	759.3965	756.7042	757.3527
June	761.4791	756.4892	759.3303
July	773.3111	763.2872	768.4146